Category Archives: Articles & Tire FAQ

All tires made today are required by law to have a speed associated with them before they can get DOT approval. This number ensures that the tire will withstand highway speeds, and more on certain models designed for pricey exotics. … Continue reading →

UTQG, or Uniform Tire Quality Grade, is a Federal government mandated test system for tires. All commercial tires to be sold in the USA require the UTQG rating in order to be legally sold. In order to obtain the rating, … Continue reading →

Tire Load Index is a figure given to tires which lets a user know how much weight a given tire is designed to handle. In general, most cars are usually in the 2/3 of maximum for load. For example, a … Continue reading →